Rainfall activity is tapering off across vast stretches of India, signaling a significant shift toward drier weather patterns in several regions. From September 30, largely dry conditions are expected to settle over multiple parts of northwest India, followed by a similar drying trend across central India starting October 2, 2026. However, the respite remains uneven, as intense downpours paired with thunderstorms continue to threaten states in both the northeast and the southern peninsula.
Severe Downpours Slated for Northeast and Southern Belts
Atmospheric assessments indicate that several pockets across south peninsular India face a high likelihood of heavy precipitation over the coming 4 to 5 days. Meanwhile, northeastern territories will witness heightened monsoon activity, with heavy rainfall projected across Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, alongside Assam and Meghalaya over the next two days.
In western India, Maharashtra is braced for unstable atmospheric conditions on Wednesday. Weather forecasts point to thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and brisk squalls clocking between 30 and 40 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching up to 50 km/h in isolated pockets. Furthermore, wet spells are anticipated between September 30 and October 4 across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema, North Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Squally Winds and Rough Seas in Coastal Zones
Along the southwestern coastline, Kerala and Mahe will likely encounter convective activity, lightning, and thunderstorms from September 30 through October 2. Wind velocities in these coastal pockets may intensify, oscillating between 40 and 60 km/h during squall intervals.
Maritime sectors are experiencing even harsher atmospheric disturbances. Squally weather prevails across the Andaman Sea, surrounding the Andaman Islands, and along the Myanmar shoreline, where sustained wind speeds range from 45 to 55 km/h with ferocious gusts peaking at 65 km/h. Sea conditions across eastern-central Bay of Bengal waters and adjoining Myanmar maritime zones are anticipated to remain poor to very rough through the evening hours of September 30.
Bright Sunshine and Mild Temperatures for Delhi
In sharp contrast to the turbulent conditions across the south and east, the national capital will enjoy calm weather under predominantly clear skies. Daytime breezes in Delhi are expected to hover around 20 km/h, keeping the environment pleasant. Daytime highs in the capital are slated to settle between 32°C and 34°C, while nighttime lows are predicted to drop to between 22°C and 24°C.
Across most quarters of Delhi, minimum temperatures will remain near standard seasonal averages, with maximum readings lingering near normal in multiple places and slightly below normal in a few pockets. Clear skies will persist into Thursday as well, when daytime temperatures are projected to fluctuate between 33°C and 35°C alongside nighttime lows spanning 23°C to 25°C.
